Beginning of the U.S By Mr_Krinkle23 Period: Feb 4, 1789 to Nov 1, 1815 Launching a New Nation Apr 16, 1789 George Washington Elected President Unamiously chosen. Considered by most as the 'Father of our Country'. Didn't believe in political parties. Sep 24, 1789 Judiciary Act of 1789 Jul 16, 1790 Washington D.C becomes Capital Feb 15, 1791 Hamilton v. Jefferson National Bank Debate Feb 25, 1791 First Bank of the United States Aug 1, 1791 Whiskey Rebellion Feb 29, 1796 Jay's Treaty Mar 4, 1797 John Adams Elected Jun 18, 1798 Alien & Sedition Act Nov 16, 1798 Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions Jan 1, 1799 XYZ Affair Jan 1, 1801 Aaron Burr Conspiracy Mar 4, 1801 Thomas Jefferson Elected Feb 24, 1803 Marbury v. Madison Jul 4, 1803 Louisiana Purchase Mar 4, 1804 Thomas Jefferson 2nd term Aug 25, 1804 Lewis & Clark Jun 18, 1812 War of 1812 Dec 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent